May 9 Commencement at CCC

The 71st Commencement Ceremony of Clinton Community College will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Clinton High School W. J. Yourd Gymnasium, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA.  The Commencement begins at 6:00 p.m.  A reception follows the ceremony at Clinton Community College, 944 Lincoln Boulevard. CCC

St. Peter Lutheran Church Blood Drive May 22

St. Peter Lutheran Church will host a community blood drive from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. The drive will be held in Fellowship nHall, and is open to the public. All presenting donors will be given a voucher to order a “Give to Life” t-shirt as

Successful Jen Banks Blood Drive

Son and father Brad and Joe Bielema, below respectively, are regular American Red Cross blood donors. They were among the first donors at the third annual American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in honor of the late Jennifer Banks.  She was a woman who impacted all

May 20 Songs of Historical Significance

Morrison Historical Society invites patriotic music lovers to celebrate Illinois’ Bicentennial anniversary and military personnel, through “Songs with Historical Significance,” on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Newly renamed “The Connection,” the captivating trio of Paul Engwall (standing), Aaron Johnson (left), and Jim Roeder will perform instrumentals and three-part harmony vocals, from

Paint the Town Meeting Filled the Room

The Brick Block Pub inside Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was filled with over 40 persons interested in the same thing:  continuing Paint the Town as the dynamic, family event it has been for the last 22 years.  Despite a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, inside a room

Morrison City Wide Garage Sale June 8 and 9

The Morrison, IL, City Wide Garage Sale will take place Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days.  Individual participants might adjust these times. Pick up a list of sales/ads/maps the week of the sales and on sale days at Ebenezer

Victorian Grace Spring Fling May 19

This year’s Victorian Grace Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Prophetstown IL.  Stroll the beautiful gardens of Victorian Grace Antiques.  Have lunch at the historic Eureka Inn.  Enjoy all that Prophetstown has to offer, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will have old time

Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive May 5

Claim your spot to donate at the third annual American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in honor of the late Jennifer Banks.  She was a woman who impacted all she met, with her grace, intellect, kindness, integrity, and humor.  The location is Morrison Super Wash, 705

MMTA Announces Cast for “1940s Radio Hour”

Morrison Music Theater Association is pleased to announce the cast for its 2018 production, “The 1940’s Radio Hour.”  This musical tells the story of an evening broadcast of a weekly variety show, at the seedy studios of WOV, a 5000-watt, local, New York City radio station. Performances will be in

Andresen Nature Center Happenings May 5

Saturday, May 5, 2018, is “National Start Seeing Monarchs Day.”  Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, will celebrate butterflies, moths, and other insects, during Dutch Days, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After hunkering down in their winter home, the colony of bees is back in the

May 20 Fire Department Pancake Meal

The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be re-purposed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  Firefighters will cook and serve their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours

Holesinger Shared Economic Importance of Mills

Members of Morrison Historical Society and interested attendees were treated to an informative PowerPoint presentation by Judith Holesinger, Fulton, IL, during the Grand Opening of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, April 29, 2018.  Mysterious technical difficulties, with two projectors and an errant cursor, made for a late start to her program. 

Heritage Canyon Dutch Days May 4 and 5

Stroll through the past in a recreated pioneer village at Heritage Canyon, during our annual Dutch Days celebration.  Join the Early American Crafters and guest interpreters on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The location is 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL. 

April 29 Morrison Historical Society Grist Mills Program

Members of surrounding communities and locals are invited to the Grand Opening of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, April 29, 2018.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m.  The museum is located at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Judith Holesinger, Fulton, IL, will provide the program at 1:30, sharing her passion for grist